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XTL 454L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTL 454L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,321 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR WEAK (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

BOTH SIDE FRONT BUMP STOPS MISSING

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES LOSE IN MOUNTINGS (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR WEAK (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,322 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 54,665 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 54,665 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,227 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 16 May 2009 51,926 miles

off side rear brake binding borderline

wear in off side rack borderline

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XTL 454L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTL 454L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTL 454L?

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What year was XTL 454L registered?

XTL 454L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is XTL 454L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTL 454L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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